Doctor Rivkin

Name: Alexander Rivkin, MD
Last name: Rivkin
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Physician
Website: https://westsideaesthetics.com
Business: Westside Aesthetics
Address: 11645 Wilshire Blvd.
Address suite: Ste. 800
Phone: (424) 370-0674
International phone number: +14243700674
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Zip Code: 90025
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Rivkin is a globally recognized expert on minimally invasive aesthetics and non-surgical facial sculpting. A trained facial cosmetic surgeon educated at Yale and Columbia. Dr. Rivkin has been featured on Good Morning America, The DOCTORS among other numerous national appearances.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • In office
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Columbia University
  • Medical: MD, Yale University School of Medicine

Alexander Rivkin, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego

GPS coordinates on map: 34.0504135,-118.4605281

Primary location: 
Location name: Los Angeles
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0522,-118.2429962
Treatments: 
  • ActiveFX
  • Alastin Skincare
  • Aquagold
  • ArteFill
  • Bellafill
  • Belotero
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Botox for Vaginismus
  • Cellulaze
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Clear and Brilliant
  • CO2 Laser
  • Contour Thread Lift
  • Coolaser
  • CoolMini
  • CoolSculpting
  • CoolTone
  • Cosmelan
  • DeepFX
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermaplaning
  • DiamondGlow
  • Dysport
  • Excel V
  • Facial
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • HydraFacial
  • IPL
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Genesis
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Threading
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lymphatic Massage
  • Microblading
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • Nonsurgical Butt Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Ozempic for Weight Loss
  • Profound RF
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Qwo
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Kysse
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Revanesse
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Tazorac
  • Thermage
  • ThermiSmooth Face
  • ThermiTight
  • ThermiVa
  • Thread Lift
  • TotalFX
  • Ultherapy
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Vampire Facial
  • Vbeam
  • Velashape
  • VI Peel
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 22577
Answer count: 976
Review count: 74
1 star count: 3
3 star count: 1
5 star count: 70
Total star count: 74
Star rating: 4.5168070658843
Lead count last three months: 8
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Apr 21, 2016
Profile modified: Aug 28, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 28, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Physician
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 19, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Los Angeles, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0522,-118.2429962

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Injectable Fillers (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Rhinoplasty (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Kybella (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Alastin Skincare (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Aug 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Restylane (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 3/5Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Bellafill (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Injectable Fillers (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Excel V (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Restylane Lyft (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Sep 2016) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Dark Circles Under Eye Treatment (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dark Circles Under Eye Treatment (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eye Bags Treatment (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Injectable Fillers Prices

  • $2000 – Oct 11, 2016 – Brentwood, CA
  • $2000 – Oct 11, 2016 – Brentwood, CA
  • $1200 – Sep 8, 2016 – Brentwood, CA
  • $2500 – Sep 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $2500 – Sep 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA

Juvederm Prices

  • $2499 – Sep 30, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $2499 – Sep 30, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $2499 – Sep 30, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1500 – Dec 27, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA

Botox Prices

  • $750 – Aug 1, 2016 – Brentwood, CA
  • $750 – Aug 1, 2016 – Brentwood, CA

Nonsurgical Nose Job Prices

  • $2850 – Dec 14, 2022
  • $2850 – Dec 14, 2022
  • $2850 – Dec 14, 2022
  • $3000 – Dec 15, 2017
  • $3000 – Dec 15, 2017
  • $2500 – Dec 18, 2018
  • $2500 – Dec 18, 2018
  • $1500 – Jul 6, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $2000 – Jun 14, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $2000 – Jun 14, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $2000 – Jun 14, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $2000 – Jun 14, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1500 – Jul 6, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1500 – Jul 6, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA

Restylane Prices

  • $1000 – Jul 2022 – Beverly hills california
  • $2950 – Jun 20, 2019
  • $2950 – Jun 20, 2019
  • $2950 – Jun 20, 2019
  • $1000 – Oct 2018 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1000 – Jun 2016 – Los Angeles, CA

Other Prices

  • $750 – Aug 1, 2016 – Brentwood, CA
  • $2500 – Sep 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $2500 – Sep 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $750 – Aug 1, 2016 – Brentwood, CA

Chin Filler Prices

  • $1200 – Sep 8, 2016 – Brentwood, CA

Fraxel Laser Prices

  • $1101 – Jul 22, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1100 – Jul 22, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1100 – Jul 22, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA

Lip Augmentation Prices

  • $1800 – Mar 11, 2019
  • $1800 – Mar 11, 2019
  • $450 – Jan 3, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $450 – Jan 3, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $450 – Jan 3, 2019

Voluma Prices

  • $1800 – Jan 14, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1200 – Sep 8, 2016 – Brentwood, CA
  • $1200 – Sep 8, 2016 – Brentwood, CA
  • $1800 – Jan 14, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA

Botox for Hyperhidrosis Prices

  • $470 – Dec 17, 2018
  • $470 – Dec 17, 2018
  • $470 – Dec 17, 2018

ArteFill Prices

  • $3500 – Jul 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $3500 – Jul 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $3500 – Jul 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Westside Aesthetics, https://www.westsidemedicalspa.com/
Address
11645 Wilshire Blvd.Ste. 800, Los Angeles, California, US, 90025 (GPS coordinates: 34.0503306,-118.4605339)
Phone
+13104435273
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Apr 29, 2016 / Jul 15, 2023

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Is it possible to reverse forehead wrinkle at 28?
Botox Can Reverse Forehead Lines
Aug 24, 2021
Since you’re still young, and these wrinkles are not etched into your skin, Botox injections should smooth them out completely. Another added benefit of Botox is that it’s preventative, so now is actually a great time to start to prevent these lines from getting deeper and more permanent.
My nose is slightly over-rotated after rhinoplasty. Is it possible to use fillers to create an ill
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty Can Probably Do This.
Aug 22, 2021
Hi and thanks for your question. Its tough to tell for sure without pictures, but you are probably a good candidate for fillers. I see over rotated, post surgical noses every week and am able to bring the tip down quite well with a quick injection.
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty is a highly specialized injection procedure that gives fantastic results, but the nose is a particular risky area to inject. Practitioners who inject the nose need to be extremely experienced injectors who understand the…
Asian Rhinoplasty: Good candidate for non surgical rhinoplasty?
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty To The Rescue!
Aug 22, 2021
Hi and thank you for your question. I think you’re a great candidate and Non Surgical Rhinoplasty can address your concerns. Lifting the top of your nose and refining and lifting the tip will give you a straighter profile and more elegant appearing nose. Interestingly enough, making the nose straighter makes it look smaller, even though we would be adding to your nose. The tip is a tricky area to inject, but with enough experience, it can be injected very effectively. Lastly, there are…
Will filler fix this indent?
Do Not Get Rhinoplasty
Aug 22, 2021
Filler will fix that in 10 seconds or less.
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty is a highly specialized injection procedure that gives fantastic results, but the nose is a particular risky area to inject. Practitioners who inject the nose need to be extremely experienced injectors who understand the procedure, the anatomy and are well versed on what to do in an emergency.
Am I a non-surgical nose job candidate?
Maybe
Aug 22, 2021
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty cannot reduce a nose, so if you are looking to physically reduce your nose, then surgery would be best. Filler can make your nose look straighter, however. Injecting your tip and making it blend with your bridge will improve your nose, but at the price of projecting it a bit. This can be compensated by a subtle augmentation of the chin with filler. Hope that helps!
Post rhinoplasty, is it safe to put filler or threads in nose tip for lift and refinement or is th
Possible but risky
Aug 22, 2021
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty is a highly specialized injection procedure that gives fantastic results, but the nose is a particular risky area to inject. Practitioners who inject the nose need to be extremely experienced injectors who understand the procedure, the anatomy and are well versed on what to do in an emergency. Post rhinoplasty noses, in particular are risky. I was one of the first in the world to inject the nose with filler 18 years ago and I see about 8 patients a day for this…
Would lip augmentation correct upper lip unevenness, with the skill of the right professional? (ph
Lip filler for asymmetry and volume loss
Oct 16, 2019
Hello and thank you for your question.  Yes, you can certainly improve the asymmetry of your upper lip with the use of fillers.  With the proper injection technique, the upper lip can be modified slightly to show more of the body (or dry area) of the side of the lip that is slightly turned inward.  A slight improvement in volume, as well as border refinement, can give a more hydrated look to create a nice and natural result.  Be sure to seek an experience injector who specializes in facia…
How can I improve this chin implant scar?
Microneedling and other options for surgical scars
Oct 16, 2019
Hello and thank you for your question.  Micro-needling is a great option for improving surgical scars.  Pairing PRP with the treatment can give you even better results by using your own body’s plasma that is rich in factors that stimulate and strengthen collagen.   The needles that are used in the treatment penetrate the dermal layers and will not affect the implant. Fraxel is another great option for improving skin’s collagen production and reducing scarring from surgery, acne, and oth…
How can I get rid of these indentations near my nose?
Fillers for nasolabial folds
Aug 24, 2019
Hello and thank you for your question.  Those indentations, called nasolabial folds, can easily be treated with fillers.  Fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Radiesse can be injected into those folds, giving more volume to the indentation which creates a smoother appearance.  Be sure to seek an experienced injector who specializes in facial aesthetics for best results.  Good luck!
How can I remove a dimpleplasty stitch that is still indented six months later? Will fractional la
Surgical scar removal
Aug 24, 2019
Hello and thank you for your question.  Yes, Fraxel is a great option to remove surgical scars such as your.  With about 3 sessions of Fraxel you should see significant improvement, although it is hard to say if it will be 100% gone. Best of luck. 
Is it okay to have my Fraxel Dual (1550) treatments at longer intervals that the recommended times
Fraxel treatment frequency
Aug 12, 2019
Hello and thank you for your question.   Unless you are getting Fraxel treatments to help maintain your results from previous treatments (from Fraxel or other collagen stimulating treatments), or if you are having the treatment done for mild skin irregularities, it is a good idea to space them out 6-8 weeks apart.  However, it is not a big setback to have waited 4 months this time around.  Neocollagenesis (new collagen formation) begins about 3 months after your treatment and can last up to …
I had TMJ Botox of 100 units but the day after, I had my upper wisdom tooth extracted. Will this a
Tooth extraction day after Botox for TMJ
Jul 12, 2019
Hello and thank you for your question.  There shouldn’t be any issues since the extraction was done a day later.  Botox will absorb into the muscle up to a few hours after injections and will likely not migrate to any other areas after that point.  It is a good idea to follow up with your injector 2 weeks after your treatment to ensure that your dosage was sufficient and that there are, in fact, no other issues.  Best of luck.  
Will fillers help me get back to my old nose and increase the size?
5 Minute Nose Job – Post Rhinoplasty
Jul 4, 2019
Hi and thanks for the question. I see patients like yourself in my clinic several times a day, asking for correction of post-rhinoplasty cosmetic concerns. The Non Surgical Rhinoplasty procedure works very well for your situation because the contour corrections that you want are subtle and precise. You do not need your whole nose changed. What you need is a few precise filler injections – I like to use Voluma because it lasts 2 years and is reversible at any time – in the right spots in or…
Can I get fat grafting to nose after rhinoplasty?
Permanent Non Surgical Rhinoplasty
Jun 22, 2019
Hi and thanks for your question. A permanent filler like Bellafill is a very effective tool for Non Surgical Nose Job. Now that you have experience with temporary fillers and you are happy with what they can do, I would suggest using Bellafill to get much longer term results. Fat grafting is not a precise procedure and duration of effect is quite variable, especially in a delicate area like the nostrils, so I think that sticking to fillers, but switching to a permanent one seems lik…
What would you recommend for my nose if I don’t want surgery?
5 Minute Nose Job
Jun 22, 2019
Hi and thanks for your question. From your pictures, you seem like a very good candidate for Non Surgical Rhinoplasty. Some precisely placed injections with a filler like Voluma or Lyft can straighten your nose on the frontal view as well as the profile, camouflaging the bump. It is true that in your case, an experienced Non Surgical Rhinoplasty injector would be absolutely critical because too much filler could make your nose unfortunately wide. I do not think that your nose is too big for …

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